Bottle holder



Oct. 14, 1930 P. E. ALLEN 1,778,545

` BOTTLE HOLDER e Filed Feb. e, 1928 2 sheets-sheet 1 l l WI Oct. 14,'1930. P. E. ALLEN 1,778,545

' I BOTTLE HOLDER I Filed Feb. s, 192s 2 shuts-sheet 2 Patented Oct. 14,1930 i 1 ...l v E A 4.

' rar Nr orrica PAUL a. ALLEN, or NILEs CENTER, ILLINoIs BOTTLE HOLDERApplication led February 6, 1928. Serial No. 252,140.

This invention relates to improvements in bottle holders and moreparticularly tothe ,type of bottle holder adapted for use `by babieswhichA may be conveniently placed in position for use by a baby whenlying down or t will securely hold the bottle; further to provide anovel construction of bottle holder having a' base of sufficient Weightto give it stability and adapted to' lay in the crib or bug,`

and the basethereof adapted to readily adjust itself to the. surface orobjecton which it isv placed; further to provide a new and novelconstruction of base for such bottle holder enclosing a materialy ofsufficient Weight, the filler for said base comprising a yieldablematerial; further to provide a new and'novel base having means forsecuring access to the interior of said base in order to change, removeor refill the base with the yieldable material; further to provide agripping means for the bottle of new and novel construction adapted tofirmly hold the bottle in the adjusted position; further to provide abottle hlder of maximum simplicity, efficiency, economy and ease ofoperation; and `such further objects, advantages and capabilities aswill laterfmore fully appear.

My invention further resides in the combination, construction andarrangement of parts illustrated in the accompanying drawings, and'While I haveshovm therein a pre-l ferred embodiment, I desire it to beunderstood that the same is susceptible of modifica.J tion and changeWithout departing from th spirit of'rny invention. y

In the drawings Fig. 1 is a View in side elevation of my new7 and novelbottle holder having a bottle inserted in the ipping means, the bottleholder and bottle ein'g also shown in dotted outline in an adjustedposition.

Fig. 2 is atop plan viewfof my construction.

Fig. 3 is a vertical cross sectional view on the line 3-3 of Fig. 2.

Fig. 4 isa fragmentary view in side elevation of my .bottle holder,butdisclosing an alternating form-fof `holding :orwgripping means. Y j.

Fig. 5 is a vertical cross-seetional'view fon the line 5--5 of Fig. 4.

Fig. G-is atop plan View of the bottle holder showing `the bottleremoved, the holder being provided with an alternate form of holding orgripping means.

Fig. 7 is a vertical cross-sectional View on `the line 7-7'of Fig. 6 anddisclosing means providing access tothe interior of the base.

Fig. 8 is a top plan'vievv with an alternate form of holding or grippingmeans for the bottle, a fragmentary portion of the bottle being shown indotted outline. j

F'g. 9 is a v ieW in perspective of the holding or gripping means shownin Fig. 8.

Referring to the drawings, the bottle holder comprises a base l and aholding or oripping means for holding or gripping a bottle. In Figs.1,-2 and' 3, the holding or gripping means comprises a pair of elasticbands 2, 2. Although two members are shown in the drawings, any numberof bands y or a single member may be provided', the onl requisite beingthat this member be of su ficient width to hold the bottle in its adjusted position and prevent its easy displacement. This gripping orholding means is attached to the base 1 by any suitable means. rI`hebody or base l comprises a bag of rubber or of any yieldable fabric,which Will readily adapt itself to the configuration of the body ormaterial upon which this base or body vis placed. It readily adjustsitself so that the bottle may be placed in any angle depending upon theposition of the baby. The bottle is designated generally at 3 and isprovidedl with a nipple ltof the usual construction. The material thatis used as filler in the base or body is generally sand, gravel, shot,or other suitable yieldable material of desirable 1 Weight, so that whenthe body is placed upon an object it will'readily adapt itself to theconfiguration of the object on Which it is placed, and

in Fig. 1 of the drawings. The holding members 2, 2 are of elastic orother suitable yieldable material which may be stretched when the bottleis to be inserted and thereafter to contract and tightly grip the bottleand hold it in position.

In Figs. 4 and 5, the holding means is shown as a single web or vstrip2a of elastic or other suitable yieldable material, this holding meansbeing provided with a pair of fasteners 5, 5. The portion of the holdingmeans adjacent the base or body l, is secured thereto by any suitablemeans roviding a substantially rigid connection etween the holding neansand the body or base. Being of elastic or yieldable material, theholding means 2a will readily adapt itself to bottles of differentdiameters or cross sections.

"In Figs. 6 and 7 are disclosed an alternate form of base or body laprovided with a metallic holding means 2b. The holding means comprises apair of resilient fingers 6, 6 provided at the lower surface with a.screw cap member 7, adapted to screw into the top of the body or base.These resilient fingers are suitably connected to the screw cap member,or they may be made integral therewith so as to provide a rigidconnection with the screw cap member which in turn is connected to thebody or base. This screw cap member allows access to the interior of thebody or vbase for changing, removing, or refilling the j contents of thebody or base. A second screw cap 8 may be provided in the bottom of thebase or body. This allows-ready access to the bottom for the filling orrefilling of the contents without removing the holding means and theupper cap member. Although Fig. 7 shows a screw cap member in both thetop and bottom, only onesuch member is necessary to secure access to theinterior of the body or base. Although a screw cap means is disclosed, afriction cap or lid means'such as is ordinarily used'in cans orcontainers where the ca or lid is secured to the ycan or container yfriction alone, may be provided. Figs. 8 and 9 disclose an alternateconstruction of holding means or keeper comprising la metallic memberhaving an arcuate exten- 5o sion 9 provided with fingers 10, 10 ofsuitable yieldable material. These fingers may be made integral with theextension or may be attached thereto by any suitable means so as toprovide a substantially rigid construction. The extension 9 slides intoa kee tached to the body or base of t e holder. When it is desired toinserta bottle into the holding means, the resilient fingers 10, A1()are forced apart and the bottle is inserted therein and fitconformablyin the extension 9. The keeper prevents displacement ofthebottle and the fingers and extension hold the bottle in adjustedposition.V

In the construction disclosed, the body is K of some yieldable materialor fabric that read-- r 11 at ily adjusts itself to the position inwhich it is placed and to the configuration of the body ormaterials uponor a'galnst which it contacts. The holder is admirably adapted for beingpositioned in the bed, go-cart, carriage, or other container or vehiclein which the baby is placed, the base of the holder being of sufficientweight and filled with suitable yieldable material so that the positionin which the holder is placed cannot be readily altered by the baby. Itprevents the ready displacement of the bottle so that when the same isIpositioned at a certain height or angle it will remain at such heightand angle so that the baby may, without undue exertion, avail itself ofthe contents of the bottle. My construction does away with the use ofprojecting fingers or pedestals having projecting fingers that aredangerous to a baby. There are no sharp projections with which the babyshead or body may Contact so that there is no danger ofinjuryaccompanying the use of my improved bottle holder. In the constructionshown in Figs. l to 3 inclusive, the bottle holder is constructedentirely of rubber or other fabric except for the filler which iscontained in the base, so that it can be washed or cleaned and thus keptin sanitary condition. Also it is perfectly harmless to the baby as nometallic members or projections are provided with which the baby couldcontact. In this form, the filler is inserted before the bag or base isclosedor sealed, and access to the interior thereafter, is notnecessary. It will be' particularly observed that in all of the forms ofthe invention above described, the

holding means has a normally fixed or immovable engagement with thebase, so as to prevent any substantial movement of the bottle withrespect to the base, while in use.

Having thus disclosed my invention, I

claim:

1. A bottle holder comprising a .bag of flexible material, 'a filler forsaid bag which is yieldable so that said bag will adapt itself to theconfiguration of any support upon which it may rest, and bottle holdingmeans located wholly'outside of the base-so asto support the bottleexteriorly of the latter, said holdingl means having a normallyimmovable en-v gagement with said base, so as to prevent any substantialmovement of the bottle relative to the base.

cles within said bag capable of chan 'ng their.AVV I' relativepositions, and resilient bott e engaging means connected with said bagexteriorly thereof and constituting the sole bottle engaging' means,said bottlev engaging means having a normally immovable engagement withsaid base, so as to prevent any Isubstanlzial movement of the bottlerelative to the ase. A

4. A bottle holder comprising a exible bag having'aller of heavy mobileparticles capable of changing their relative positions, and a bottleenga 'ng' clip connected with f the exterior ofsald ag and positioned tosupport a bottle above the same.

5. .A bottle holder comprising a Hexible bag provided with a yieldablefilling material, l said bag being provlded with an opening for accessto the interior thereof, means normally closin said opening, andmeansfor holding a bott e in a position above and resting upon said bag.4 6. A bottle holder com risingla iexible bag provided with a yielda leil 'ng material, said bag being provided with an opening for access tothe interior'thereof means normally closing'said openin ,fsaid closingmeans being provided with a; ottle engaging clip;

In witness whereof I hereunto subscribeI my name to this specification.

PAUL E. ALLEN.

